MUSKMELONS or CANTALOUPES 
A packet of seed will plant about 20 hills; an ounce 100 hills; 214 lbs. will plant an acre. 




re, 
Market King Melons 
MARKET KING. Superb Quality. Medium size oval shaped 
melons of the very finest quality. The flesh 
is extremely thick, smooth and delicious and the melons are uniformly 
sweet and fine flavored. Ripens after Bender’s Surprise and the strong 
healthy vines hold up well until frost. See further description on page 4. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 14 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00. 
QUEEN OF COLORADO. (Also Known as Pride of Wisconsin, Jersey 
Gold, etc.) This is a medium size melon, oval in shape without pro- 
nounced ribs and heavily netted. The flesh is thick, deep orange and 
of superior quality. The melons are uniform in size, firm and will stand 
handling and shipping. Ripens about one week later than Bender’s 
Surprise. A very uniform stock. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50. 

Potted Muskmelon Plants 
Our potted muskmelon plants have proved very satisfactory to 
our customers. These plants are grown in No. 24% Fertile Pots (see 
page 86) and are shipped pots and all in specially made containers 
at just the right size for setting out. Ready about May 25th. 
Soak well and set directly in the ground without removing the 
pot so that the top of the pot is 34” to 1” below the surface of the 
ground. The roots grow right through and are not disturbed. 
One Dozen Plants $1.25; Two Dozen $2.25, transportation 
paid. Not paid: $7.00 per 100. Not sent beyond the 4th Zone. 
Note: We can supply only the following varieties: Delicious, 
Bender’s Surprise and Market King. Not less than 1 doz. plants 
can be shipped. 
BENDER’S SURPRISE—Harris’ Special Strain. A Grand) Musk- 
for Home 
and Market. This melon is by far the most popular of the larger melons. 
The fruits are big and heavy, many weighing 10 lbs. or more. We have had melons 
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weigh 16 pounds and our customers have reported even heavier ones. 
The flesh is very thick, deep orange in color and very fine flavor. The skin is light 
green, turning to a deep golden tint when ripe. The netting is so heavy and the flesh 
so firm and thick that these melons will remain firm and actually improve in quality 
for five or six days after picking. 
In season the Bender is medium early and ina 
favorable year, if the seed is planted in the open 
ground by the middle of May, they will ripen the 
last of August. 
Harris’ Special Strain of the Bender melon has 
been bred on our own farm for over twenty years 
with special attention being paid to sweetness 
and fine flavor as well as type and yield. Our 
stock is so much superior to the usual stocks that 
it could be almost called a separate variety. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 30c; 14 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00. 
Hotkaps 
= New Method of 
ne t Protection 
Recommended for melons. See page 88. 


It is much easier to raise melons than is usually supposed and they are so 
delicious that everyone who has a sunny garden should have some. All that 
is required is a good rich soil, that is not too heavy, and a warm, sunny 
situation. Our pamphlet, “Cultivation of Vegetables” tells about raising 
muskmelons, ask for it. See also “Melon Plants” below. 


It is Not Hard to Raise Melons 




Checking the — 
Melon Trials 
on our Farm 
We grow and compare 
our own and many other 
stocks of melons each 
year, taking careful notes 
on each characteristic so 
that you may be assured 
of getting only the very 
best seed obtainable. 

DELICIOUS The Earliest Large Sweet Melon. This early melon 
“is a great favorite wherever grown because of its 
earliness, heavy yield and fine appearance. The fruit are large, round, 
moderately ribbed and of sweet delicious flavor. See photo and full 
description on page 4. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 35c; 14 Lb. 90c; Lb. $3.00. 
HONEY ROCK or Sugar Rock. This melon has become very popular 
in many sections, because of its earliness and superior quality. The 
melons are very attractive, medium in size, round, with a coarse heavy 
netting. The flesh is firm, thick, deep orange in color, very sweet and 
of delicious flavor. Ripens shortly after Delicious and earlier than 
Bender’s. A very productive type and fine for home gardens. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 144 Lb. 65c; Lb. $2.00. 
HALE’S BEST. The earliest and best melon of the Rocky Ford type. 
The fruit is of medium size, oval and very heavily netted. The flesh is 
of deep orange color, very firm, thick and of high flavor. This is one of 
the best melons for shipping and is popular in the New York market. 
Practically every melon is of high quality. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 20c; 44 Lb. 45c; Lb. $1.50. 
HEARTS OF GOLD. (Large Strain.) We have the true large strain of 
this melon which is popular in many sections. The melons are almost 
perfectly round, thickly netted and very firm with thick flesh of deep 
orange color. The flesh is sweet and of excellent flavor. The melons 
grow to medium size and the vines are vigorous, free from blight and 
very productive. An excellent melon for shipping as it “holds up” well. 
Pkt. 10c; Oz. 25c; 14 Lb. 75c; Lb. $2.50. 








Harris’ Bender’s Surprise Muskmelon—these large heavy fruits are delicious. 
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